Giant Memory Game
Giant memory game: picture cards lie face down at the far end of the gym; team members take turns running to flip two and find matching pairs.
How to play
- Place pairs of cards face down at one end.
- Teams line up at the other end.
- One student runs, flips two cards: if they match, they bring them back; if not, they flip them back.
- The team with the most pairs wins.
Rules
- Only two cards per turn.
- Run safely and tag the next teammate.
Variations
Easier
Few pairs.
Standard
More pairs.
Harder
Themed cards (PE vocabulary, sports).
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: team memory helper.
- Very inclusive.
Learning goals
- Improve memory.
- Develop speed and teamwork.
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